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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 26.50 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 26.50 and 19.36 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 26.50 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/26.50 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 26.50 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.04/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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